3rd. Party Sub-Trans
3rd. Party Sub-Trans QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 06, 2018
Taking Nominations for Young Agent of the Year 2018
Taking Nominations for Young Agent of the Year 2018 The Young Agent Committee of Massachusetts is awarding one young agent with the Young Agent of the Year Award at The Big Event’s Young Agents Kick-Off Reception on Thursday night from 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm. Candidates should be active participants in MAIA/YAC events, be a…
Dealer Plate Usage
Dealer Plate Usage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 06, 2018
Cancelling an Auto Policy
Cancelling an Auto Policy QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 17, 2018
CAR News – Recent Bulletins
CAR News – Recent Bulletins Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR) recently released the following Bulletins:
Out-of-State Permit Holder
Out-of-State Permit Holder QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 27, 2018
2017-2018 Legislative Session Report
2017-2018 Legislative Session Report The 2017-2018 MA legislative session officially wrapped up on July 31st.
Commercial Lettering on Personal Truck
Commercial Lettering on Personal Truck QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 01, 2018
Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018
Reminder: More Vehicles Subject to US DOT Numbers – Effective September 1, 2018 There has been a change to the Massachusetts State Markings Regulation 540 CMR 2:22 (regulation text below) that will take effect on September 1, 2018 for all commercial motor vehicles that weigh 10,001 lbs. or more used in Intrastate commerce.
In Memory of Ernie Bates
In Memory of Ernie Bates Long-time member of MAIA, Ernest “Ernie” Bates, passed away June 11, 2018. Ernie was the owner and founder of Bates-Fullam Insurance Agency in Springfield. He served the insurance industry through volunteerism as a member of MAIA’s Board of Directors and as Past President of the Hampden County Insurance Agency Association. Some…
Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really??
Tech Talk: It’s all about price ….really?? By Irene Morrill, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CRM, LIA, CRIS, CPIW – VP of Technical Affairs, MAIA
MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406)
MPIUA Announces Revisions to Dwelling and HO Deductible Rules (Rule 406) The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriters Association (MPIUA) has recently received approval from the Mass. Division of Insurance (DOI) to implement revisions to the Homeowners Deductible Rule and Dwelling Deductible Rule (both Rule 406). The revision is effective September 1, 2018 and replaces the current…
Waiver of Deductible
Waiver of Deductible QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 02, 2018
WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate
WC News: WCRIB Special Bulletins Residual Market Loss Ratio and Burden Estimate
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018
Updated Company Auto Insurance Filings – August 2018
Insurance Requirement on Certificate
Insurance Requirement on Certificate QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 21, 2018
It’s Time for The Big Event 2018
It’s Time for The Big Event 2018 Winning the insurance game takes more than chance and a little bit of luck. Win BIG at the Big Event 2018 – the largest gathering of independent agents in New England. On Thursday, October 25 thru Sunday October 28, join approximately 1,800 professional independent insurance agents and…
ACCORD Form
ACCORD Form QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 24, 2018
MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting
MAIA Announces 2018 Annual Meeting NOTICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS OF THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
Trailer
Trailer QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on May 25, 2018
Listing HHMs
Listing HHMs QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 17, 2018
Business Use Class 30
Business Use Class 30 QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on April 28, 2018
Detailing Cars
Detailing Cars QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 12, 2018
Registry Code NPT
Registry Code NPT QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 10, 2018
E&O: Analysis of an Actual Claim and the Lessons to Be Learned
E&O: Analysis of an Actual Claim and the Lessons to Be Learned Utica National Insurance Group brings monthly loss control articles to MAIA members directly from the risk management team. Read the article below or download this month’s article in PDF format.
MPIUA News – Homeowners Clearinghouse
MPIUA News – Homeowners Clearinghouse The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA) has announced a decision by its Board of Directors to pursue additional strategies to depopulate. A recent MPIUA notice explains that its Board of Directors has “authorized the creation of a Clearinghouse to assist in the facilitation of the depopulation effort.”
Young Agents to Host YAC Night Out at Boston Winery
Young Agents to Host YAC Night Out at Boston Winery On Thursday, September 13, 2018 the Young Agents Committee of Massachusetts will host a YAC Night Out at Boston Winery. The event will serve as an opportunity for those to network, socialize, and refine their wine palate! We’ll also be taking donations for InsurPAC while…
Trusted Choice and Young Agents Committee to Sponsor 6th Annual Wine & Wishes Event
Trusted Choice and Young Agents Committee to Sponsor 6th Annual Wine & Wishes Event MAIA is proud to announce that Trusted Choice and the MA Young Agents Committee will again support Make-A-Wish MA/RI as the Presenting Sponsor of the 6th Annual Wine & Wishes fundraising event. Wine & Wishes is an evening of wine and whiskey…
Earned Premium Collection
Earned Premium Collection QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 13, 2018
US Treasury Issues Draft Regulations on New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
US Treasury Issues Draft Regulations on New 20 Percent Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses The Government Affairs team at The Big ‘I’ (IIABA), forwarded the following with respect to the issuance of Draft Regulations on the new 20 percent deduction for pass-through businesses by The U.S. Treasury.
Phil Richard Insurance Help Feed the Hungry
Phil Richard Insurance Help Feed the Hungry A warm meal and a welcoming smile. Those are two things you can expect when staff members of Phil Richard Insurance are volunteering at Ellis Square Friends, a local organization aiming to feed those who are homeless or in need in Beverly, MA.
Surviving Spouse
Surviving Spouse QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on July 16, 2018
Markings
Markings QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 19, 2018
HO6
HO6 QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 20, 2018
Golf Carts/Can You Insure
Golf Carts/Can You Insure QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 21, 2018
Commercial Vehicle/Personal Trailer Coverage
Commercial Vehicle/Personal Trailer Coverage QUESTION This question was answered based upon current rules, regulations & statutes in effect on June 25, 2018
MAIA’s Career HQ Provides Insurance Professionals With Opportunities
MAIA’s Career HQ Provides Insurance Professionals With Opportunities Along with many of the products and classes MAIA offers, members have access to our service that allows users to search for and post job opportunities.